Die Rolle des Technischen Fortschritts bei der Internationalen Arbeitsteilung

The varying impact of technological progress on economic growth in the developing and industrialized countries and the characteristics of the present international economic system of the division of labour are reinforcing the view that the effects of international trade on the economic situation of a country depend on the products in which it fully specializes. The question therefore is what role is played in the economic development of a country by the technological level of its merchandise export structure. Does technological progress influence the ability of a country to trade on the world market? What influence do the various products - ranked according to their level of technological development - have on the economic development of a country?
These and other questions are discussed by the author. He also concludes with guideline data for both government infrastructure policy and private investors which could contribute to accelerating social and economic development.